Proscribed Shi’ite Group Kills Two Police, Injury Three Others

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaProscribed Shi’ite Group Kills Two Police, Injury Three Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 26, 2024

The proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, popularly known as ‘Shi’ites’, has killed two officers, while three others are left unconscious following an attack on Police by the group. The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh who confirmed the incident said the Islamic group launched an attack on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force at Wuse Junction by traffic light on Sunday. “The proscribed organization attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked,...

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Borno State Commissioner Of Finance Died Inside His Room

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBorno State Commissioner Of Finance Died Inside His Room

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 26, 2024

The Borno State Government has announced the death of Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the State Commissioner of Finance. Prof. Usman Tar, the Commissioner of Information and Internal Security in a statement in Maiduguri indicates that the burial is slated for 5:00 p.m. today at the family house of the late commissioner in Damboa Road behind Indimi’s residence. Governor Babagana Zulum has lost two of his cabinet members within one year. The Commissioner for Finance in Borno...

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NAF Kill Scores Of terrorists In Zamfara, Kaduna, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Rivers

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Kill Scores Of terrorists In Zamfara, Kaduna, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Rivers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 26, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force said its airstrikes have neutralized terrorists in Kaduna, Zamfara States and destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State. NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was conducted on Saturday, August 24, by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch. The statement reads in part: “Intelligence gathered had revealed that most of the terrorists responsible for recent attacks on civilians, abductions and cattle rustling...

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Cardinal Arinze Warns Young People Against Unplanned Journey

NewsNigeriaCardinal Arinze Warns Young People Against Unplanned Journey

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 26, 2024

On Sunday, his Eminence Cardinal Francis Arinze admonished youths to be wary of engaging in any international journey without proper planning. This, Cardinal Arinze said on Sunday, at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church Nnobi in Idemili South LGA, during the dedication of baby Chihotaram Omenugha, daughter of Mrs. Chidera and Dr. Nelson Omenugha, Governor Soludo’s adviser on youth development programmes. Speaking shortly after the dedication mass, Cardinal Arinze said that every country worldwide has its...

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Eight Days After Abduction, 20 Medical Students Regain Freedom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEight Days After Abduction, 20 Medical Students Regain Freedom

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

Twenty medical students, kidnapped while travelling to a conference in Benue State, have been freed by security operatives. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were abducted by gunmen on 15th August However, they were rescued on Friday in Ntunkon forest, Benue State, without any ransom paid. Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejoboi, spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, “Contrary to some tweets and unconfirmed stories that some money was...

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Ahmed Abubakar Steps Down As NIA Director-General

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAhmed Abubakar Steps Down As NIA Director-General

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his appointment. Abubakar submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Abubakar confirmed his resignation to State House correspondents after meeting with President Tinubu. He said, “It’s a routine thing, from time to time, to brief Mr President on situations, and today is no exception. After the briefing today, I tendered my resignation, and...

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Court Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protest

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has frozen the bank accounts of over 20 individuals and companies allegedly linked to the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the ex-parte motion filed by counsel for the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Mohammed, on August 20. The affected accounts include: – 4010073491 (Fidelity Bank) – 1255130019 (Access Bank) -0006084167 (Abbey Mortgage Multipurpose Bank Plc) – 0821931299 (FCMB) – 1012007655 (FCMB) – 0000575573 (A AG Mortgage...

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Student Loan Scheme is Open To All Nigerians, No Section Is Excluded – Presidency

EducationNewsNigeriaStudent Loan Scheme is Open To All Nigerians, No Section Is Excluded – Presidency

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 25, 2024

The presidency has given more clarifications on President Bola Tinubu’s student loan scheme, in view of allegations of exclusion of some sections in certain quarters. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, Frederick Nwabufo in a press statement on Sunday, noted that the Student Loan Scheme is a conception of the purest, noblest, and loftiest of intentions and design. “It’s a bond to secure the nation’s future and a promissory note to...

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First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N50M Grants To 1,000 Edo Women

EconomyNewsNigeriaFirst Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N50M Grants To 1,000 Edo Women

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 24, 2024

The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided a lifeline to 1,000 women petty traders in Edo State through her “Renewed Hope Initiative” (RHI) in a powerful demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to grassroots economic empowerment. A total of N50 million was distributed, with each beneficiary receiving a grant of ₦50,000. Betsy Obaseki presented the cheques on behalf of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the empowerment ceremony, held at the...

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FG Flags Off Renewed Hope Initiatives in Enugu, Shares Books, Funds

EducationNewsNigeriaFG Flags Off Renewed Hope Initiatives in Enugu, Shares Books, Funds

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has flagged off an economic empowerment program for one thousand petty traders at the Michael Okpara square in Enugu State; the flag-off took place simultaneously in all the thirty-six states of the federation including FCT. Representing the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the Enugu state Governor, Mrs. Nkechiyere Mbah, in her address said the program aims at economic growth towards a...

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